Learn how to use the comparative “more exhausted” and superlative “most exhausted” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “exhausted”?

The comparative form of “exhausted” is “more exhausted”.

Example

Running a marathon is more exhausting than running a 5k.

Example

Studying for finals is more exhausting than studying for regular exams.

What is the superlative form of “exhausted”?

The superlative form of “exhausted” is “most exhausted”.

Example

After a long day at work, I am the most exhausted I've ever been.

Example

The week before the deadline was the most exhausted I've felt in a while.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "exhausted" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more exhausted" and "most exhausted" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of tiredness or fatigue.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Exhausted" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more exhausted”

more tired

Used to describe a higher level of fatigue or weariness.

Example

Working late nights makes me more tired than working during the day.

more drained

Used to indicate a greater level of physical or mental exhaustion.

Example

Dealing with difficult customers is more draining than dealing with friendly ones.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most exhausted”

most tired

Used to describe the highest level of fatigue or weariness.

Example

After the long hike, I was the most tired I've ever been.

most drained

Used to indicate the highest level of physical or mental exhaustion.

Example

The demanding project left me the most drained I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more exhausted”

When using the comparative form "more exhausted" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Running a marathon is more exhausting than running a 5k." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of exhaustion in "running a marathon" is higher than the level of exhaustion in "running a 5k."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more exhausted” and “most exhausted” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Physical Activity

  Playing a full soccer match is more exhausting than playing a short practice game.

  Playing a full soccer match is more exhausting than playing a short practice game.

• 2. Work

  Working overtime is the most exhausted I've ever felt.

  Working overtime is the most exhausted I've ever felt.

• 3. Studying

  Preparing for final exams is more exhausting than preparing for regular tests.

  Preparing for final exams is more exhausting than preparing for regular tests.

• 4. Parenting

  Taking care of a newborn is the most exhausted I've been in my life.

  Taking care of a newborn is the most exhausted I've been in my life.

Related idioms and phrases

Burn the candle at both ends

To work or do other activities from early in the morning until late at night, without enough rest.

Example

She's been burning the candle at both ends trying to finish her project.

Running on empty

To continue doing something when you have no energy or enthusiasm left.

Example

After a long day at work, I feel like I'm running on empty.